smooth over
英 [smuːð ˈəʊvə(r)]
美 [smuːð ˈoʊvər]
（尤指通过协商）减轻，缓和
柯林斯词典
- PHRASAL VERB (尤指通过协商)减轻，缓和
If yousmooth overa problem or difficulty, you make it less serious and easier to deal with, especially by talking to the people concerned.- ...an attempt to smooth over the violent splits that have occurred...
力求缓和已经发生的暴力冲突的尝试 - The Chancellor is trying to smooth things over.
总理正试图缓和局面。
- ...an attempt to smooth over the violent splits that have occurred...
英英释义
verb
- treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
双语例句
- Aid-dependent countries have limited access to international financial markets to help smooth over the sudden bumps and pot-holes.
依赖于援助的国家已经减少与国际金融市场的往来，以补足突现的差额和巨大空洞。 - He's trying to smooth over differences between the two leaders.
他在试图消除两位领导人之间的分歧。 - Don't try to smooth over your faults.
不要设法掩饰你的过错。 - For a company renowned for its lack of openness, Google has been working hard to smooth over concerns about the functioning of its search technology.
作为一家以缺乏开放性闻名的公司，谷歌（google）一直在努力打消人们对于其搜索技术运作情况的顾虑。 - After cleansing and toning dab cream under eyes and gently smooth over skin.
清洁后，少量的眼霜均匀涂在眼周，轻柔按摩抚平肌肤。 - It will be difficult for you to smooth over your differences after so many years.
经过了这麽多年，你想消除你们之间的分歧谈何容易。 - He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman.
他试图通过警察来解决他的意外事故。 - The Chancellor is trying to smooth things over.
总理正试图缓和局面。 - In such cases, the communal tables and the open kitchen can smooth over awkward silences.
这种情况下，公共餐桌和开放式厨房都能减少沉默带来的尴尬。 - You may think this matter I can smooth over and arrange for you.
你也许以为这件事我可以给你打开僵局，安排好好的。